A tinge of gold gleaming in the trees is the first hint of fall in the mountains. Autumn happens to be one of the best times to visit Steamboat Springs thanks to a plethora of fun events set against a truly beautiful backdrop. Here are six ways to celebrate Steamboat Springs’ golden splendor this
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Trappers Lake, stretching across the northern edge of the Flat Top Wilderness Area, is one of Colorado’s most pristine wilderness spots. The lake area, despite being torched by a wildfire almost 20 years ago, is a marvelous region surrounded by flat-topped mountains, dotted with more than 110
10 Ways to Explore Bike Town USA
August 6, 2019 by Steamboat Chamber Staff
Steamboat Springs, nicknamed Ski Town USA, is renowned for its Champagne Powder and Olympians. But after the snow melts and the skis are stashed away, Steamboat becomes Bike Town USA with its hundreds of miles of mountain bike trails, road tours, gravel backroads, fast downhills, and convenient
How to Spend 3 Days in Steamboat Springs (According to a Local)
October 4, 2018 by Steamboat Chamber Staff
Although he’s lived in Steamboat Springs for more than 20 years, the beauty of the place continues to stop David Wittlinger in his tracks. On a recent drive back home over Rabbit Ears Pass, he pulled over to marvel at the sea of the changing aspens’ lime greens, yellows, and golds. He and his
Fall Camping in the Rockies
September 25, 2018 by Katie Carroll
Labor Day signals the end of summer for mostly everyone; white clothes go back in the closet, beaches and lakes close for the year, and school starts again. For most Coloradans, this may signal an end to camping season too... but September doesn’t have to be the camp finale. All that is required to
The Best Colorado Leaf Peeping Sites in the Mountains
September 21, 2018 by Katie Carroll
The color cascade in the Colorado mountains surpass any fall foliage you might find in New England. Because of Colorado’s varying altitudes, you can extend your leaf peeping trips for several weekends, working your way from high to low mountains and enjoying a full month of glorying in nature’s
How to Plan a Mountain Golf Getaway
August 22, 2018 by Katie Carroll
In the Rocky Mountains, the golf balls go farther and the vistas are prettier. Only in Colorado do golfers need to specify if their “Eagle” means attaining the ultimate two under par or the equally rare national bird is circling the course overhead. Planning your golf getaway in the mountains
A picturesque old ranching town tucked into its own stunning corner of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, Steamboat Springs has etched its name on the world map as a powder paradise for skiers in the winter and a singletrack mecca for mountain bikers in the summer. But that means many visitors don’t take
Colorado Hot Springs Are a Major Draw for Tourists and Locals Alike
November 1, 2017 by Katie Carroll
There’s one other thing besides snow that brings together tourists and Colorado locals: hot springs. After a day filled with wild activities in Colorado’s gorgeous outdoors, there is nothing like a soak in the hot springs to take away the sting of a fall mountain bike ride or burning through
7 Things to do in Steamboat Springs before Ski Season
November 1, 2017 by Steamboat Chamber Staff
Pay a visit to the towering 208-ft waterfall, just a 2-mile drive and a brief walk from downtown Steamboat. Soon, the falls will freeze over and become a haven for ice climbers. But for now, it’s still the perfect quick hike. This is great for families looking for a small
